English Explanatory Dictionary

emotional cripple

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who has been rendered indecisive, alienated, uncaring, confused, or helpless through experiencing debilitating emotions, such as worry, fear, panic, despair, etc.

Pronunciation

en-au-emotional cripple.ogg

Word forms

emotional cripple emotional cripples

Synonyms

basket case

Related words

damaged goods
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